Eilean Beag

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Beag

Corryvreckan, north of Jura An area of turbulence with, behind it, a dead-flat area of sea. Photo taken mid afternoon. I think the tide was listed as 4.0 that day. — Corryvreckan, north of Jura Credit: Patrick Hamilton

Eilean Beag, located in Argyllshire in western Scotland, is a small island that offers a picturesque and serene escape for visitors. Situated off the west coast of Scotland, Eilean Beag is one of many islands in the Inner Hebrides archipelago.

Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the island is characterized by its rugged and wild landscape. Its rocky shoreline, sandy beaches, and rolling hills provide a diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, otters, and seals. The island's vegetation consists mainly of heather, grasses, and scattered trees, creating a beautiful and natural setting.

The island is uninhabited, and there are no permanent structures or amenities available. However, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers who are drawn to its untouched beauty and tranquility. Visitors can explore the island on foot, following its network of trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands.

Access to Eilean Beag is primarily by private boat or ferry, with a limited number of sailings available during the summer months. It is advised to check the ferry schedule in advance and make necessary arrangements for transportation to and from the island.

Eilean Beag is a hidden gem in the Scottish Isles, offering a unique opportunity to experience the untouched beauty of nature. With its rugged landscape, diverse wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere, it is a haven for those seeking a remote and unspoiled destination.

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Eilean Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.14536/-5.7295121 or Grid Reference NM6801. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Corryvreckan, north of Jura

An area of turbulence with, behind it, a dead-flat area of sea. Photo taken mid afternoon. I think the tide was listed as 4.0 that day.

Patrick Hamilton

Gulf of Corryvreckan

Andrew Curtis

Bagh Gleann nam Muc

The Bay of the Pig's Glen at the NW tip of Jura along with Eilean Mor and Eilean Beag, seen from An Cruachan.

Jim Barton

Above Creag an t-SeÃ²il

Chris Wimbush

Beach below An Cruachan

Chris Wimbush

Gulf of Corryvreckan

Looking over the gulf in the direction of Scarba from the northern tip of Jura.

Steve Partridge

Towards ruin below Cruach Eoghainn

Chris Wimbush

Gleann nam Muc towards ruin

Chris Wimbush

Natural arch at Glentrosdale Bay

The west coast of Jura abounds with raised coastal features.

Alan Reid

Eilean Beag from Corryvreckan

Was this the small island (what Eilean Beag means..) that George Orwell ended up stranded on with his son after getting into difficulties with the Corryvreckan whirlpool??? If not this then presumably the nearby Eilean Mòr (Big Island)

Phillip Williams

Eilean Beag with Jura beyond

Islet hardly distinguishable from Jura.

Phillip Williams

Eilean MÃ²r from Corryvreckan

From deck of the PS Waverley at slack tide: Well, you wouldn't want to go over Corryvreckan in a 1946-built steam powered paddle-steamer when the whirlpool is at its worst.

Phillip Williams

Guano-topped outlier of Eilean MÃ²r

Small bit of rock favour by sea-birds, evidently, separated at high-tide from the rest of Eilean Mòr

Phillip Williams

Eilean MÃ²r with Jura beyond

Glentrosdale Bay is the other side of Eilean Mòr. Bit washed-out as taken into sun bouncing off sea

Phillip Williams

The Corryvreckan Whirlpool

This whirlpool effect is caused by the squeezing of the tide though the narrow Gulf of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, over humps and holes in the reef, including a rock pinnacle that rises to 29m from the surface of the sea. This was taken from a small boat that sailed from Easdale.

Walter Baxter

Uamh Camas nam Bairneach on Scarba

This gully with a burn running down into the Camas nan Bairneach on the south side of Scarba was viewed from a small boat in the Gulf of Corryvreckan.

Walter Baxter